Sheenyana - A beautiful, mystic warrior, and also the
most trusted political and military advisor to Shogoto, the ruler of
the Kyontawa tribe. Her clairvoyant abilities and intelligence are
reflected in her name, Sheenyana, which means "Sees Far" in
her native language. Seven years ago, she was chief ambassador to the
astronauts from Earth, and fell in love with Lt. Richard O'Connor. Forced to
make a horrible choice between her people and the man she loved, she
remains haunted by the memories of her actions. Through her grief, she
must find a way to soldier on to unravel her destiny and that of her
people.

Xionko - Crown princess and next in line to the
throne, Princess Xionko is headstrong and impulsive. Guided by
Sheenyana, she must learn the skills and wisdom she needs to be worthy
of the title of Queen-Ruler. A warrior in her own right, she and
Sheenyana work together to battle against the invasion of the fierce
neighbouring Tokono Tribe.

Shogoto - The ruler of the Kyontawa tribe, Shogoto,
knows that he must be a pillar of strength at this time of war. With
his people's fate at stake, he is a gentle yet implacable force.
Having seen many loved ones, including his brother (Sheenyana's
Father) die in battle, he will do what it takes to save his
people.

Shogami - Queen of the Kyontawa tribe, and wife to
Shogoto, Shogami is an accomplished artist and a brilliant archer.
Steadfast at her husband's side, she provides sage advice in times of
turmoil.

Ree - Sheenyana's daughter, a bright and rambunctious
girl who seems to posess mysterious powers of her own.

General Doumoku - Leader of the Kyontawa army, a fierce and
skilled fighting force, General Doumoku works closely with Shogoto. A
peace-loving tribe, the Kyontawa do not fight unless necessary, but
when they do, they are a force to be reckoned with.

The Tokono

Kanukami - The leader of the neighbouring militant
Tokono tribe and a ruthless warrior. Kanukami led a vicious assault on
the Kyontawa once, and now returns to slaughter them again. He
murdered both of Sheenyana's parents when she was a child.

Shan'Li - Daughter to Kanukami, Shan'Li trained at
her father's side beginning from when she was a child. A fierce
warrior, she is skilled, but also arrogant and callous. The youngest
daughter in a large family, she longs to prove herself to her father
and gain his respect.

The Distant Past

Kyshiyo - The last Princess Goddess, or Megami,
before the collapse of the empire. A strong, compassionate ruler,
gifted with psychic abilities, Kyshiyo was the spiritual and political
leader of the planet. Her spirit remains and guides Sheenyana through
visions.

General Katsuo - A humble man with the strength, quality and
poise of a shogun. Kyshiyo's most trusted advisor.

The Mission from Earth

Lt Richard O'Connor - An American astronaut who honed his wings
as a fighter pilot in the US Navy. Richard was the pilot of the Eagle
III mission, Earth's
first faster-than-light interstellar expedition to the Alpha Centauri star system.
His love for Sheenyana led him to question their mission, but not in
time to avert his tragic fate. Now caught in a netherworld, he
discovers that he is part of a great prophecy and an even greater
destiny.

Dr. Denise Hanson - Canadian Medical Doctor on the crew
of the Eagle III mission, and good friend to Lt Richard O'Connor. Her
happy-go-lucky personality combined with her vast scientific knowledge
kept the crew sane and safe.

Dr. Theresa Hanson - Twin sister to Dr. Denise Hanson,
Theresa is more serious and less social than her sibling. A
scientist and Harvard graduate, Theresa doesn't waste time on niceties
and prefers to work alone, choosing to live in a small rural town.
Fiercely competitive, she has no problem eliminating anyone in the way
of what she wants, and she will stop at nothing to
discover what has happened to her sister on the Eagle III
mission.

Major Denise Hinoki - Best friend and chief rival to Dr.
Denise Hanson, Major Denise Hinoki of the Canadian Air Force was next
in line to be on the Eagle III mission. A world expert in xenobiology
(the study of life beyond planet Earth),
she and Denise went to medical school together, and then were
colleagues in the Canadian Space Program. When she comes across
classified information regarding the Eagle III, Major Hinoki
inadvertently sets the stage for a sinister renegade space
mission.

Lt Commander Bellwood -
The leader of the Eagle III space mission to explore a little known
planet in the Alpha Centauri star system, which appears to contain an
abundance of a rare ore required for faster-than-light space travel. A
practical man and a good soldier who always puts duty first, his
priorities are to ensure the safety of his crew and the completion of
his mission: to certify the planet for colonization and development.

Sergei Volga -
A ruthless Russian operative and spy who seeks the riches and power
available to those who can harvest the rare ore found on the
Kyontawa's planet.